Widebooty ONLY conversion questions
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Le Mans Master
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Widebooty ONLY conversion questions
Hey guys maybe you can help me out with the following decision. My next mod was either going to be ordering a set of CCW's for the C6 with a rim and tire package able to fit the 325 tire in the rear or doing the Z06 fenders so I can fit a 345 tire. I tried using the search function but I don't know if it is not working for me at my work computer or it is just down for now.
1. I heard a rumor that the C6's with the wide rear only mods do not handle as well because now the car is unbalanced. Is that true?
2. Is it possible to do the rear fenders and the front fenders and just skip the Z06 bumper or will this not line up properly? Is doing the rears only a better idea unless you are going to do all three, rears, fronts, and z06 bumper.
3. If I do decide to go wide in the back is their anything else I would need to order besides the fenders? Is there a complete kit that comes with everything the body shop will need to do a good job? I figured I would order from Gene when I am ready since I heard he has the best prices and good service.
4. If anyone has any pics of the Z06 fender only cars please post them in this thread. I do remember seeing a pic and I thought it looked a bit weird with just the rears but it could have just been the picture. Thanks for your help!
Chris
1. I heard a rumor that the C6's with the wide rear only mods do not handle as well because now the car is unbalanced. Is that true?
2. Is it possible to do the rear fenders and the front fenders and just skip the Z06 bumper or will this not line up properly? Is doing the rears only a better idea unless you are going to do all three, rears, fronts, and z06 bumper.
3. If I do decide to go wide in the back is their anything else I would need to order besides the fenders? Is there a complete kit that comes with everything the body shop will need to do a good job? I figured I would order from Gene when I am ready since I heard he has the best prices and good service.
4. If anyone has any pics of the Z06 fender only cars please post them in this thread. I do remember seeing a pic and I thought it looked a bit weird with just the rears but it could have just been the picture. Thanks for your help!
Chris
Last edited by thegame; Nov 13, 2008 at 07:42 AM.
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1. Never heard that.
2. I don't think so
3. Gene Culley - www.gmpartshouse.com - One stop shopping for all your needs. Send him an email.
4. Do a search of Wide-Booty and all sorts of pics will pop up. However, I was at Lingenfelter and saw one in person. VERY mean looking!
Mine is being converted "as we speak". I went with Forgeline wheels and Nitto Invo tires. I'm also having a twin-turbo installed.
I'll have a lot more info for you in about two to three weeks.
2. I don't think so
3. Gene Culley - www.gmpartshouse.com - One stop shopping for all your needs. Send him an email.
4. Do a search of Wide-Booty and all sorts of pics will pop up. However, I was at Lingenfelter and saw one in person. VERY mean looking!
Mine is being converted "as we speak". I went with Forgeline wheels and Nitto Invo tires. I'm also having a twin-turbo installed.
I'll have a lot more info for you in about two to three weeks.
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Hey guys maybe you can help me out with the following decision. My next mod was either going to be ordering a set of CCW's for the C6 with a rim and tire package able to fit the 325 tire in the rear or doing the Z06 fenders so I can fit a 345 tire. I tried using the search function but I don't know if it is not working for me at my work computer or it is just down for now.
1. I heard a rumor that the C6's with the wide rear only mods do not handle as well because now the car is unbalanced. Is that true?
2. Is it possible to do the rear fenders and the front fenders and just skip the Z06 bumper or will this not line up properly? Is doing the rears only a better idea unless you are going to do all three, rears, fronts, and z06 bumper.
3. If I do decide to go wide in the back is their anything else I would need to order besides the fenders? Is there a complete kit that comes with everything the body shop will need to do a good job? I figured I would order from Gene when I am ready since I heard he has the best prices and good service.
4. If anyone has any pics of the Z06 fender only cars please post them in this thread. I do remember seeing a pic and I thought it looked a bit weird with just the rears but it could have just been the picture. Thanks for your help!
Chris
1. I heard a rumor that the C6's with the wide rear only mods do not handle as well because now the car is unbalanced. Is that true?
2. Is it possible to do the rear fenders and the front fenders and just skip the Z06 bumper or will this not line up properly? Is doing the rears only a better idea unless you are going to do all three, rears, fronts, and z06 bumper.
3. If I do decide to go wide in the back is their anything else I would need to order besides the fenders? Is there a complete kit that comes with everything the body shop will need to do a good job? I figured I would order from Gene when I am ready since I heard he has the best prices and good service.
4. If anyone has any pics of the Z06 fender only cars please post them in this thread. I do remember seeing a pic and I thought it looked a bit weird with just the rears but it could have just been the picture. Thanks for your help!
Chris
1. It will change the handling slightly - you will have a bit more rear grip.
2. Front bumper won't line up properly
3. Rear requires Quarters, inner liner, brake ducts, splash guards. Gene has 'em all!
4. Here is mine- of course it's a vert
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Anytime you change tires, tire or wheel sizes, springs, sway bars, relocate battery, etc, you change the so-called 'balance' of the car. Adding larger rear tires and wider wheels does increase your rear grip, but its far from 'unbalanced'. Many would say that a car as light and powerful as the C6 can always use more rear grip, but of course, there are as many opinions on that as there are drivers. You may like the new 'balance'.
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
Last edited by Kent1999; Nov 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM.
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Anytime you change tires, tire or wheel sizes, springs, sway bars, relocate battery, etc, you change the so-called 'balance' of the car. Adding larger rear tires and wider wheels does increase your rear grip, but its far from 'unbalanced'. Many would say that a car as light and powerful as the C6 can always use more rear grip, but of course, there are as many opinions on that as there are drivers. You may like the new 'balance'.
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
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Anytime you change tires, tire or wheel sizes, springs, sway bars, relocate battery, etc, you change the so-called 'balance' of the car. Adding larger rear tires and wider wheels does increase your rear grip, but its far from 'unbalanced'. Many would say that a car as light and powerful as the C6 can always use more rear grip, but of course, there are as many opinions on that as there are drivers. You may like the new 'balance'.
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
Bottom line -- yes, the balance is changed, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. People change the balance of their C6's all the time through all sorts of mods. Don't worry about it, and enjoy the widebody!
Cheers,
Kent
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I would have never noticed that if you hadn't mentioned it. I'm sure my eyes will look for it every time I see one now but I really like the wide-booty look.
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Had noticed that right away when these wide-rear-only cars started to appear on the forum, and I think it is this what gives the car a somewhat unbalanced look, rather then the rear being wider then the front.
Don't get me wrong, I like the look, just think it might be even better if there would be wider fenders with the standard width lip available...
Vendors.... ????
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i actually saw a set of z06 panels that had the standard lip on them, they were on ebay and i almost picked them up, the guy selling them is actually on here, he was selling some aftermarket wheels in the used parts section a couple weeks ago, its an orange vette and he is from canada but forgot his username so not sure where he got the fenders from.
Last edited by PolishDude; Nov 13, 2008 at 09:46 PM.
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found it...
http://breathlessperformance.com/pro...0FenderKit.asp
i def would get these if you arent planning on doing the fronts
http://breathlessperformance.com/pro...0FenderKit.asp
i def would get these if you arent planning on doing the fronts
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found it...
http://breathlessperformance.com/pro...0FenderKit.asp
i def would get these if you arent planning on doing the fronts
http://breathlessperformance.com/pro...0FenderKit.asp
i def would get these if you arent planning on doing the fronts
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Unbalanced my a$$. Some of you guys will find fault in anything. It's not your car. I think it looks freakin awesome.(GM rear fenders) I get nothing but compliments on my car. Never heard a bad comment, except on this forum.
Never heard a bad comment, except on this forum.
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Thanks for the referrals and the mentions. I see a couple of my widebody customers here in this thread... thanks!
Here is the current November pricing list...
||--Z06 Body Conversion--||
Z06 Rear Quarter Panels – 1289.99 shipped!
Includes quarter panels, liners, brake ducts, inner/outer scoops, splash guards, and new weatherstrips and retainers.
Note: Z06 quarter panels only fit on coupe models without modification.
Convertible models can still use these panels, but they must be slightly modified.
Z06 Front Body Conversion – 4284.39 shipped!
Z06 Complete Body Conversion – 5549.29 shipped!
Includes front bumper, fenders, rear quarters, liners, ducts, mud guards, grille, etc.
Note: The front complete kit and the complete body kit do not come with the large front plastic inner fenders/wheelhouses that are glued to the body!
Note: These parts are Genuine GM parts and are not aftermarket substitutions!
Note: Front and complete conversion comes with hardware that is not re-usable!
Here is the current November pricing list...
||--Z06 Body Conversion--||
Z06 Rear Quarter Panels – 1289.99 shipped!
Includes quarter panels, liners, brake ducts, inner/outer scoops, splash guards, and new weatherstrips and retainers.
Note: Z06 quarter panels only fit on coupe models without modification.
Convertible models can still use these panels, but they must be slightly modified.
Z06 Front Body Conversion – 4284.39 shipped!
Z06 Complete Body Conversion – 5549.29 shipped!
Includes front bumper, fenders, rear quarters, liners, ducts, mud guards, grille, etc.
Note: The front complete kit and the complete body kit do not come with the large front plastic inner fenders/wheelhouses that are glued to the body!
Note: These parts are Genuine GM parts and are not aftermarket substitutions!
Note: Front and complete conversion comes with hardware that is not re-usable!